Abu Dhabi (UAE), Apr.28 Fast bowler Brett Lee has been asked to join the Australian side in Abu Dhabi ahead of a possible comeback in the final games of the one-day series against Pakistan.

Lee, who last played for Australia in last year's Boxing Day Test against South Africa, will fly to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

He has spent the past fortnight in South Africa continuing his recovery from ankle surgery and will be assessed in Abu Dhabi by Australian team doctor Trefor James.

"Brett Lee has progressed well in his recovery from ankle surgery while in South Africa over the past fortnight," James said.

"He will join the Australian squad in Abu Dhabi, where he will continue to train and be further assessed. (ANI)